Rofmil Tablet
Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Rofmil Tablet is used to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked and chronic bronchitis. It works by opening the airways and makes breathing easier.
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Product introduction
Rofmil Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or COPD, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weight loss, dizziness, insomnia, and back pain. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving and attention-seeking activity until you do not know how medicine affects you. If you experienced sudden weight loss, then regular weight monitoring is required.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you suffer from depression, or suicidal thoughts, or if you have HIV, multiple sclerosis. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weight loss, dizziness, insomnia, and back pain. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving and attention-seeking activity until you do not know how medicine affects you. If you experienced sudden weight loss, then regular weight monitoring is required.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you suffer from depression, or suicidal thoughts, or if you have HIV, multiple sclerosis. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment.
Uses of Rofmil Tablet
Benefits of Rofmil Tablet
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Rofmil Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Rofmil Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Rofmil Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rofmil
- Headache
- Weight loss
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal pain
How to use Rofmil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rofmil Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rofmil Tablet works
Rofmil Tablet works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Quick tips
- Rofmil Tablet is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should not be used for sudden attacks of breathlessness (acute bronchospasm).
- Consult your doctor if you experience unexplained and significant weight loss while on treatment.
- Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust, and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rofmil Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rofmil Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rofmil Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
SAFE
Rofmil Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rofmil Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rofmil Tablet is recommended.

Liver
CAUTION
Rofmil Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rofmil Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rofmil Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Rofmil Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions
No. Rofmil Tablet is not a methylxanthine and works via a different mechanism of action
Yes. Rofmil Tablet is available in India in the form of 500 mcg tablet
No. Rofmil Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It does not have a chemical structure or effects similar to steroids. It does not induce sleep and is not a narcotic drug
Rofmil Tablet is used as a maintenance treatment for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) in patients with frequent worsening of COPD symptoms (COPD exacerbations) and with long-term inflammation of airways (chronic bronchitis)
Rofmil Tablet is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) and long-term inflammation of airways (chronic bronchitis)
Rofmil Tablet may need to be taken for several weeks to achieve its effects and may vary upon individual response. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding dose and duration.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamides Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-IV inhibitors (COPD)
References
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
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Asthma
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Weight loss
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